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Vesicular Stomatitis Update: Texas Cleared  *
The Texas Animal Health Commission has reported the single quarantined premise in Starr County is released from quarantine and that the last "active investigation" has been closed following receipt of negative tests, allowing Texas to be declared free of vesicular stomatitis. With the release of the quarantine and no active investigations, Texas no ... Read full story
 8/4/2009
VS Cases: Special Health Papers Needed for AQHA Youth World  *
Due to the recent outbreak of vesicular stomatitis (VS), the Oklahoma State Veterinarian has instituted new regulations for horses entering Oklahoma from several states. All horses attending the 2009 Ford AQHYA World Championship Show must have a health certificate from their veterinarian. Horses entering or reentering Oklahoma from a state where vesicular ... Read full story
 7/12/2009
VS Reported in New Mexico Horse  *
A horse in De Baca County, N.M., is reported to be positive for vesicular stomatitis, according to a statement released by the Texas Animal Health Commission. The premises has been under quarantine since June 18, 2009. No other horses are exhibiting signs of the disease. At this time there are no other investigations. Vesicular stomatitis (VS) ... Read full story
 6/24/2009
Florida Restricts Animals from States with VS Cases  *
Florida has placed restrictions on the import of animals from states affected by vesicular stomatitis (VS), Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson announced Friday. Texas officials announced June 12 that a horse in Starr County was positive for the disease. This is the first case of VS in the United States since 2006. Vesicular ... Read full story
 6/22/2009
Kentucky Restricts Texas Livestock Due to VS Case  *
Kentucky State Veterinarian Robert C. Stout, DVM, has prohibited entry of livestock from one south Texas county because a horse there has been diagnosed with vesicular stomatitis (VS). The Texas Animal Health Commission announced on Friday that VS was found in a horse in Starr County, located in far south Texas. Kentucky state regulations prohibit ... Read full story
 6/16/2009
Vesicular Stomatitis Reported in Texas Horse  *
A horse in Starr County, Texas, has been reported as the nation's first case of vesicular stomatitis in 2009, according to a notice released by the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC). Vesicular stomatitis (VS) is a sporadically occurring virus that is endemic to the United States. It most recently occurred in 2006 in Wyoming. It primarily affects ... Read full story
 6/12/2009
Vesicular Stomatitis Outbreak Officially Over  *
The Office International des Epizooties (OIE, or World Organization for Animal Health) posted information on it's Web site that the vesicular stomatitis outbreak confirmed in August 2006 is now officially over. Information received by OIE on Dec. 27, 2006, from Dr. Ron DeHaven, Associate Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), ... Read full story
 1/7/2007
Canada Import Restrictions on Wyoming Horses Might be Lifted  *
Wyoming has been certified as being free of vesicular stomatitis (VS), a viral disease that affects horses, cattle, and other livestock. Following the discovery of the disease this summer, Canada had put import restrictions on horses and cattle from Wyoming. Dwayne Oldham, DVM, Wyoming state veterinarian, announced Thursday he now anticipates Canada ... Read full story
 12/22/2006
Equine VS Cases Confirmed in Wyoming  *
On Aug. 17, the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory announced the first confirmed U.S. case of vesicular stomatitis (VS) in 2006. The primary case, a 10-year-old horse, is located near Casper in Natrona County. A second case was confirmed a few days later in Converse County. Donal O'Toole, MVB, MRCVS, PhD, Dipl. ECVP, FRCPath, director of the Wyoming ... Read full story
 10/1/2006
Texas Places VS Restrictions on Horses Moving from Wyoming  *
Texas hunters or ranchers hauling horses or other livestock from Wyoming this fall should be aware of regulations affecting the animals' entry or re-entry into Texas, says Bob Hillman, DVM, head of the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC), the state's livestock and poultry health regulatory agency. Vesicular stomatitis (VS), a viral disease that can ... Read full story
 9/28/2006
Five Premises Under VS Quarantine in Wyoming  *
The USDA has reported the detection of vesicular stomatitis (VS) in nine horses on five premises in eastern Wyoming. Vesicular stomatitis, which normally moves up from the Southwest along waterways, has not appeared elsewhere in the country this year. This has lead researchers to believe VS might have overwintered in Wyoming, and they're trying to ... Read full story
 9/8/2006
Florida Increases Import Restrictions on Livestock from VS States  *
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Animal Industry, announced to the state's practitioners on Aug. 18 that it has modified livestock import restrictions due to the recent detection of vesicular stomatitis (VS) in Wyoming. Officials have increased restrictions on any livestock imported into Florida that have been ... Read full story
 8/21/2006
One Confirmed Case, Additional Suspect Cases of VS in Wyoming  *
Yesterday (Aug. 17), the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory posted a USDA release on its web site announcing the first confirmed U.S. case of vesicular stomatitis in 2006. The case, a 10-year-old horse, is located near Casper in Natrona County. Donal O'Toole, MVB, MRCVS, PhD, Dipl. ECVP, FRCPath, director of the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory ... Read full story
 8/18/2006
Two VS Positive States Remain  *
The number of new vesicular stomatitis (VS) cases reported in the United States continued to decline during the Dec. 5-11 USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service VS reporting period. One new equine VS-positive premises was identified in Montezuma, Colorado, during the reporting period. Of the nine states that reported cases of VS this year, ... Read full story
 12/14/2005
Vesicular Stomatitis Premises Dwindling  *
According to the latest update from the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service on Nov. 21, 35 premises in five states remain under vesicular stomatitis (VS) quarantine. Of those, 27 premises are on their 21-day countdowns for quarantine removal. Vesicular stomatitis primarily affects cattle, horses, and swine. Infected animals get blisters ... Read full story
 11/28/2005
MSU Large Animal Critical Care Center Opens  *
A new critical care center for horses and other large animals at Michigan State University will help keep animals and people safe from infectious diseases, treat sick animals in state-of-the-art facilities, and help maintain the state of Michigan's nearly $2 billion equine industry. Dedication ceremonies were held in late September for the Matilda ... Read full story
 11/11/2005
Vesicular Stomatitis Wanes
Only 57 premises remain under quarantine for vesicular stomatitis (VS) in the United States today (Nov. 10), signaling that the disease continues to decline. Nearly 440 ranches and farms have reported outbreaks of the disease since April. Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming have reported new VS premises since the end of October. Nebraska released the last ... Read full story
 11/10/2005
Vesicular Stomatitis Update  *
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) health officials confirmed six new cases of equine vesicular stomatitis (VS) in four western states (Colorado, Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming) that are already under quarantine for the disease. The equine cases were located in three new counties: Caribou County, Idaho, Summit County, Utah, and Campbell County, Wyo. The ... Read full story
 10/31/2005
Vesicular Stomatitis Now in Five States   *
Montana and Wyoming have joined the list of states affected by vesicular stomatitis; cases were announced in mid-August in both states. They have 17 and 21 affected premises, respectively. Utah tops the list of the states with the most premises under quarantine--as of Aug. 28, the state had 78 premises, with 56 premises on a 21-day countdown for ... Read full story
 10/1/2005
Three Counties added to Kentucky VS Embargo  *
Cases of vesicular stomatitis (VS) were confirmed for the first time this year in Routt County, Colo., Weber County, Utah, and Park County, Wyo., prompting the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) to add these counties to the state’s embargoed areas. The embargo prohibits all livestock, including horses, originating in the affected counties from ... Read full story
 9/21/2005
Kentucky Revises VS Embargo  *
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) has revised its vesicular stomatitis (VS) embargo on livestock (including horses) by adding Davis County, Utah and Moffat County, Colo., where additional cases of VS were reported during the first week of September. The KDA has also issued the removal of several other counties from the VS embargo including ... Read full story
 9/13/2005
Breaking News: Kentucky Officials Extend VS Embargo   *
According to a July 26 memo from Kentucky State Veterinarian Robert Stout, DVM, officials have extended Kentucky's vesicular stomatitis (VS) embargo to include livestock (including horses), wild animals, and exotic animals from La Plata and Mesa Counties in Colorado, Rio Arriba County in New Mexico, and Grand County in Utah. For more information, see ... Read full story
 9/1/2005
North Dakota State Vet Modifies Waiver on Livestock Import Requirements  *
An outbreak of vesicular stomatitis (VS) in Montana, Wyoming and other states has led North Dakota's state veterinarian to modify a long-standing exemption allowing transport of livestock from a farm or ranch to an auction market without a health certificate. "Until further notice, all cattle, sheep, bison, and horses from any state currently reporting ... Read full story
 8/26/2005
Vesicular Stomatitis Spreads  *
The USDA reported today (Aug. 16) that vesicular stomatitis (VS) has been confirmed for the first time during 2005 in Archuleta, Larimer, and Moffat Counties in Colorado; Taos County in New Mexico; Emery and Sevier Counties in Utah; and in Goshen County in Wyoming. Kentucky Expands Embargo The Kentucky State Veterinarian’s office noted that Arizona, ... Read full story
 8/16/2005
New Vesicular Stomatitis Cases in Colorado and Utah  *
Colorado has added seven new equine vesicular stomatitis (VS) premises to its current count and two new bovine VS premises since the beginning of August, according to the USDA's latest VS Situation Report. The disease was reported on 22 new equine premises and five new bovine premises in Utah in that seven-day period. Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas ... Read full story
 8/11/2005
More VS in Colorado and Utah: Kentucky Embargoes Expanded  *
Information reported by the USDA indicates vesicular stomatitis (VS) has been confirmed for the first time this year in Rio Blanco County in Colorado, and Beaver, Carbon, and Salt Lake Counties in Utah. With this information, The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) has included each of these counties in the defined VS Embargo Area. Arizona, Colorado, ... Read full story
 8/5/2005
New Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah VS Cases Prompt Embargo Extension  *
Information reported Monday afternoon (July 25) by the USDA indicates vesicular stomatitis (VS) has been confirmed for the first time this year in La Plata and Mesa counties in Colorado, Rio Arriba County in New Mexico, and Grand County in Utah. With this information, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) has included each of these counties ... Read full story
 7/28/2005
More Vesicular Stomatitis in Colorado  *
Another Colorado horse has tested positive for vesicular stomatitis (VS) virus, according to an article in the Cortez Journal online. The 10-year-old Quarter Horse in Montezuma County was diagnosed with the illness July 14. An equine case was reported earlier this month in Delta County. County Commissioner Gerald Koppenhafer, DVM, said in the article, ... Read full story
 7/18/2005
Vesicular Stomatitis in Delta County, Colorado  *
Colorado has become the fifth state in the country to have a confirmed case of vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) this year. A six-year-old horse in Delta County tested positive for the disease, and the premise has been placed under quarantine. "VSV is not a human health issue, but it can have severe economic impact on livestock owners, especially in ... Read full story
 7/13/2005
Kentucky Officials Extend VS Embargo  *
According to a July 12 memo from Kentucky State Veterinarian Robert Stout, DVM, officials have extended Kentucky's vesicular stomatitis (VS) embargo to include Sandoval and Santa Fe Counties in New Mexico, and San Juan and Uintah Counties in Utah. All livestock (including equines), wild, and exotic animals are currently prohibited from entry into ... Read full story
 7/13/2005
VS Outbreak Hits the Southwest   *
Texas on May 20 joined New Mexico and Arizona as states with confirmed cases of vesicular stomatitis (VS) this spring. Two Travis County horses were hauled home May 10 from a trail ride in Arizona, where they apparently were exposed to the VS virus. The virus can cause animals to develop blisters and sores in the mouth and on the tongue, muzzle, teats, ... Read full story
 7/1/2005
Vesicular Stomatitis Detected in Utah  *
On June 17, the National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa, confirmed the finding of vesicular stomatitis (VS) in a horse on a premises in Garfield County, Utah. This is the first confirmed case of vesicular stomatitis in the State of Utah in 2005. Utah had no cases of vesicular stomatitis in 2004. The owner took the two affected ... Read full story
 6/20/2005
Kentucky Embargoes for Utah VS Outbreak  *
With horses in both Davis county and Garfield county, Utah, having been diagnosed with Vesicular Stomatitis (VS), Kentucky's Administrative Regulation 302 KAR 20:115 now prohibits the entry of all livestock, wild and exotic animals into Kentucky from the VS Embargoed portions of Utah designated to include all of Davis and Garfield counties. Arizona, ... Read full story
 6/20/2005
VS Outbreak Hits Texas  *
On Friday, May 20, Texas joined New Mexico and Arizona as states with confirmed cases of vesicular stomatitis (VS) this spring. Two Travis County horses were hauled home May 10 from a trail ride in Arizona, where they apparently were exposed to the virus that can cause animals to develop blisters and sores in the mouth, on the tongue, muzzle, teats ... Read full story
 5/23/2005
Kentucky Embargoes for Arizona VS Outbreak  *
With the notification received yesterday evening that an equine animal residing on a single premise in Maricopa County, Arizona has been diagnosed with Vesicular Stomatitis (VS), Kentucky's Administrative Regulation 302 KAR 20:115 will now prohibit the entry of all livestock, wild and exotic animals into Kentucky from the VS Embargoed portions of Arizona ... Read full story
 5/4/2005
Vesicular Stomatitis Detected in Arizona  *
Vesicular stomatitis (VS) has been detected in a horse on a premises in Maricopa County, Ariz. (Maricopa County is located in the south-central portion of the state and is home to Phoenix.) The owner of the 5-year-old gelding reported that the animal was purchased about three weeks ago. Sores appeared in the horse's mouth in mid-April, and tests run ... Read full story
 5/3/2005
Vesicular Stomatitis Detected in New Mexico  *
On April 27, the USDA's National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa, confirmed the finding of vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) in horses at one premises in Grant County, N.M. This is the first confirmed case of vesicular stomatitis in the United States in 2005. Vesicular stomatitis is a viral disease that primarily affects horses, ... Read full story
 4/28/2005
Kentucky Embargoes for New Mexico VS Outbreaks  *
Kentucky officials have prohibited the entry of all livestock, wild and exotic animals into the Commonealth from Grant County, N.M. Vesicular stomatitis was confirmed yesterday (April 27) in a horse in Grant County, and one other horse portrayed clinical signs of the disease. Kentucky's Administrative Regulation 302 KAR 20:115 prohibits entry of such ... Read full story
 4/28/2005
VS Embargoes Lifted   *
New Mexico and Colorado have been removed from the Kentucky list of vesicular stomatitis (VS)-embargoed states. Neither state is experiencing active cases of VS and there are no premises currently under quarantine as a result of past infection. Bans were imposed beginning in May 2004 after a VS outbreak was reported in Texas. Embargoes were placed ... Read full story
 3/3/2005
Kentucky Lifts Last of Vesicular Stomatitis Bans  *
Kentucky state veterinarian Robert Stout, DVM, lifted an embargo last week on the importation of livestock, wild animals, and exotic animals into Kentucky from Colorado. This embargo had been enacted because of vesicular stomatitis (VS), and it was the last of the VS-related restrictions that began with an outbreak in Texas last May. "These embargos ... Read full story
 1/25/2005
New Mexico VS Embargo Lifted   *
New Mexico has been removed from the Kentucky list of vesicular stomatitis (VS)-embargoed states. Robert Stout, DVM, Kentucky state veterinarian, wrote the following in a letter to New Mexico's state veterinarian posted on the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's (KDA) web site: "Our removal of New Mexico from the list of embargoed states is based ... Read full story
 1/14/2005
All Vesicular Stomatitis Quarantines Released in Texas   *
For the first time since May 19, Texas has no livestock restrictions due to vesicular stomatitis (VS), a blistering disease thought to be transmitted by sand flies and black flies that appears every few years in the Southwest. Sick livestock usually begin to heal several weeks after exhibiting blisters, sloughing skin, or sores in and around the mouth, ... Read full story
 12/1/2004
All Vesicular Stomatitis Quarantines Released in Texas   *
For the first time since May 19, Texas has no animals or herds restricted because of vesicular stomatitis (VS), a blistering disease that can temporarily debilitate affected equine animals, cattle, goats, deer, swine, or other susceptible species. The disase occurs every few years in the Southwest, and the virus is thought to be transmitted by sand ... Read full story
 10/20/2004
Kentucky VS Embargo Update  *
From the Kentucky Department of Agriculture: Since Texas has been been removed from the list of vesicular stomatitis-affected states, Kentucky's Administrative Regulation 302 KAR 20:115E now prohibits the entry of all livestock, wild and exotic animals into Kentucky from Colorado and New Mexico: Also please note that with VS having been confirmed ... Read full story
 10/20/2004
Kentucky Embargoes and Bans Extended, Revised   *
In response to the detection of vesicular stomatitis (VS), Kentucky officials have prohibited entry of horses and some other species into Kentucky from Colorado, New Mexico, and part of Texas. (New Mexico had horses on 35 premises under VS quarantine on August 2; read about Colorado's cases above.) Special documentation and proof of a negative VS test ... Read full story
 9/1/2004
VS Regulation Planning Continues   *
Nine premises remain under quarantine in Texas due to vesicular stomatitis (VS), says Max Coats, DVM, MSc, deputy director for Animal Health Programs for the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC). In mid-July, the TAHC, Breeders' Cup, and other parties received the USDA's draft of VS guidelines related to Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie, Texas, for ... Read full story
 9/1/2004
Vesicular Stomatitis Continues Northward Drift  *
Worst Could be Over for Texas Animal health officials say that the vesicular stomatitis (VS) outbreak in Texas appears to be winding down as of mid-August, but more than 150 infected animals have been detected in Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado, and more cases may be seen before the outbreak is complete. VS is a viral disease that appears every few ... Read full story
 8/16/2004
Vesicular Stomatitis Case Counts Climb in Texas and New Mexico   *
Horses on nine sites in Texas and four premises in New Mexico have vesicular stomatitis (VS), a painful blistering disease of livestock such as horses, cattle, sheep, swine, and deer. Because of the findings, emergency VS regulations in Florida and Kentucky have taken effect to help keep out VS. The viral disease appears spontaneously and sporadically ... Read full story
 8/1/2004
VS in Texas: Breeders' Cup Moving Ahead With Plans   *
Breeders' Cup, which has plans to set up a "disease-free zone" to allow horses to ship in and out of Lone Star Park, is moving full-steam ahead with preparations for this year's World Thoroughbred Championships even as a vesicular stomatitis (VS) outbreak continues in Texas. Thus far, the Texas VS cases have been located at least 350 miles away from ... Read full story
 8/1/2004
Vesicular Stomatitis Regulation Planning Continues  *
Nine premises remain under quarantine in Texas due to vesicular stomatitis (VS), according to Max Coats, DVM, MSc, deputy director for Animal Health Programs for the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC). On July 13, Breeders' Cup, the TAHC, and other parties received the USDA's draft of guidelines related to VS and Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie, ... Read full story
 7/26/2004
Premises Quarantined in Three States Due to VS   *
Cases of vesicular stomatitis (VS) continue to be detected in Texas, New Mexico and Colorado, but the disease appears to be occurring at lower levels than in previous years' outbreaks. As of July 22, nine premises in Texas and 11 in New Mexico are under quarantine, due to VS infection. In Colorado, 10 horses and three head of cattle are quarantined ... Read full story
 7/22/2004
Vesicular Stomatitis in Colorado  *
Vesicular stomatitis (VS) has been confirmed in three horses on two farms in Colorado, resulting in the quarantine of affected premises and transportation restrictions on Colorado livestock to two other states. One affected farm with two VS horses is in Las Animas County, which is on the southeast border of the state, and one Douglas County horse is ... Read full story
 7/7/2004
VS Detected in Colorado: Kentucky Embargoes and Bans Extended, Revised   *
Vesicular stomatitis (VS) cases have been found on three sites in Colorado. In response to these findings, Kentucky officials have prohibited entry of all livestock, wild, and exotic animals into Kentucky from Colorado, New Mexico, and a designated portion of Texas (see below). Special documentation and proof of a negative VS test must accompany horses ... Read full story
 7/6/2004
Vesicular Stomatitis Confirmed in Texas Cattle  *
Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) authorities were notified that vesicular stomatitis (VS) had been confirmed in two head of cattle in Starr County, Texas, on June 29. These cases bring the total number of VS-affected premises in Texas and New Mexico to 15. With the exception of two sites in Starr County, all of the cases involve horses. "The ... Read full story
 7/2/2004
Vesicular Stomatitis Hits Texas  *
Vesicular stomatitis (VS), a disease with international implications for animal movement because symptoms mimic those of foot and mouth disease (FMD), was confirmed May 19 in western Texas. Kentucky was the first state to respond--officials initially banned the import of Texas horses and other livestock. On May 27, Kentucky Gov. Ernie Fletcher amended ... Read full story
 7/1/2004
Emergency Vesicular Stomatitis Rules  *
Following are summaries of the emergency rules that are in effect currently in Florida and Kentucky, due to the outbreak of VS in New Mexico and Texas. Visit the web sites listed to read the exact wording of the restrictions. Florida(Effective May 24, up-to-date as of June 29.) The Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (OCVI) for any hooved ... Read full story
 6/29/2004
VS Case Count Climbs in Texas  *
Six more premises in Texas have horses with confirmed cases of vesicular stomatitis (VS), reports the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC). The most recent cases, were confirmed this week through laboratory tests, and include horses on a ranch in Uvalde County and, in south Texas, horses on four premises in Starr County, and one premises near Carrizo ... Read full story
 6/24/2004
Kentucky Tightens VS Regulations  *
After receiving information that more premises and cases had confirmed cases of vesicular stomatitis (VS) in Texas and New Mexico, Kentucky State Veterinarian Robert Stout, DVM, announced on June 23 more detailed restrictions on movement of all livestock and wild animals from Texas, and a ban on movement into the state of all livestock and wild and ... Read full story
 6/24/2004
VS Update: Breeders' Cup, Lone Star Park Moving Ahead With Plans  *
Breeders' Cup, which has plans to set up a "disease-free zone" to allow horses to ship in and out of Lone Star Park, is moving full-steam ahead with preparations for this year's World Thoroughbred Championships even as a limited outbreak of vesicular stomatitis continues in Texas. Horses at three sites in Texas and four in New Mexico are known to ... Read full story
 6/23/2004
More Vesicular Stomatitis Confirmed in Texas and New Mexico  *
Horses on a total of three sites in Texas and four premises in New Mexico are known to be infected with vesicular stomatitis (VS), a painful blistering disease of livestock such as horses, sheep, swine, and deer. The viral disease appears spontaneously and sporadically in the southwestern United States and is thought to be transmitted by sand flies ... Read full story
 6/20/2004
Vesicular Stomatitis Confirmed in New Mexico   *
On June 4, 2004, the National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) in Ames, IA, confirmed the finding of vesicular stomatitis (VS) in horses at one premises in New Mexico. VS is a viral disease that primarily affects horses, cattle, and swine. The virus that causes VS has a wide host range. VS also occasionally affects sheep and goats. In affected ... Read full story
 6/4/2004
Kentucky Gov. Fletcher Signs Emergency Regulation Amending Ban On Texas Livestock   *
The ban on Texas livestock coming into Kentucky from Texas because of vesicular stomatitis (VS) has been amended by Kentucky Gov. Ernie Fletcher today (May 27) by an emergency regulation, according to a press release from the governor's office. The emergency regulation will allow livestock from most of Texas to enter the Commonwealth under certain ... Read full story
 5/27/2004
EU Places Restrictions on Horses from the United States  *
The American Horse Council has learned that all horses being exported from the United States to the European Union (EU) now require a negative (1:12) virus neutralization test for vesicular stomatitis (VS). The test samples must be taken within 10 days prior to export for temporary export horses, and within 21 days prior to export for those horses ... Read full story
 5/25/2004
Vesicular Stomatitis Detected in Texas; Kentucky Bans Livestock  *
Vesicular stomatitis (VS), a disease with international implications for animal movement because symptoms mimic those of foot and mouth disease, was confirmed May 19 in western Texas. In response to that announcement, Kentucky Department of Agriculture officials banned the import of Texas horses and other livestock until 30 days after the final case ... Read full story
 5/24/2004
Ky. State Veterinarian Bans Texas Animals After VS Finding  *
State Veterinarian Robert Stout, DVM, has banned all livestock and wild or exotic animals from Texas from entering Kentucky due to reports of vesicular stomatitis (VS) in horses in west Texas. The order also prohibits the entry into Kentucky of any such animals that have been in Texas in the previous 30 days. It requires equids coming into Kentucky ... Read full story
 5/21/2004
Vesicular Stomatitis Confirmed in West Texas; First Case Since 1998  *
The country's first case of vesicular stomatitis (VS) since 1998 was confirmed Wednesday, May 19, on a premise with nine horses and eight head of cattle near Balmorhea, in Reeves County in west Texas. VS is a viral disease that occurs sporadically in the United States, usually in the Southwest. The disease can affect horses, cattle, and pigs, and occasionally, ... Read full story
 5/20/2004
AAEP Publishes Vesicular Stomatitis Brochure  *
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) recently released a brochure about vesicular stomatitis (VS) for the horse owner. VS is a contagious disease that afflicts horses, livestock, wildlife, and humans. Although the virus that causes VS is rarely life-threatening, it can have a significant financial impact on the horse industry because ... Read full story
 9/30/2003
Vesicular Stomatitis Information Available  *
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) recently released a brochure about vesicular stomatitis for the horse owner. Vesicular stomatitis (VS) is a contagious disease that afflicts horses, livestock, wildlife, and humans. Although the virus that causes VS is very rarely life-threatening, it can have a significant financial impact on ... Read full story
 11/1/2001
Injured Riders Can't Help Horses  *
Why doesn't every rider wear an approved safety helmet, and wear it correctly, every ride? Statistics show that most people who are severely hurt in riding-related incidents suffer from head injuries. I guess it's a lot like the debate concerning seat belts -- personal freedom. But I, for one, would support a state, or national, law (such as the seat ... Read full story
 10/9/2001
Contagious Critters  *
Diseases from other animals pose a constant threat to our horses. Disease-causing agents, or pathogens, lurk in local wildlife, fly overhead in birds, and lay in the next field inside cows peacefully chewing their cuds. These disease agents--whether fungi, bacteria, or viruses--are just waiting for the opportunity to cross over into a horse. The diseases ... Read full story
 5/1/2001
Vesicular Stomatitis: No Outbreaks In 1999?   *
According to veterinarians, there are two possible reasons why there have been no reported cases of equine vesicular stomatitis (VS) this year. The first possible reason is that there is actually no disease occuring, the second, is that there might be cases of VS out there, but they remain unreported. Factors inherent in the virus or in the host ... Read full story
 9/24/1999
Colorado Declared VS Free  *
Three formerly VS positive premises located in Larimer County, Colorado, were released from quarantine during the week ending Jan. 22, 1999. A new investigation in El Paso County, Colorado, was determined to be negative. THERE ARE NO VS POSITIVE PREMISES REMAINING IN COLORADO. This update reflects only the investigations in case positive states ... Read full story
 2/19/1999
AAEP Convention 1998 Wrap-Up  *
Wonder where your veterinarian was the first week in December? If he or she is at the top of the game as an equine practitioner, you probably could find him or her enjoying the weather in Baltimore, Md., site of the 44th American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention. With Baltimore temperatures ranging into the 70s, it was tempting for the ... Read full story
 2/1/1999
The State Of Kentucky Declares VS All-Clear  *
Effective today (January 25, 1999), the Kentucky Department of Agriculture has removed Colorado from he list of States affected with Vesicular Stomatitis. There are currently no states considered by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture as affected with Vesicular Stomatitis. All livestock, wild and exotic animals are now permitted entry into Kentucky ... Read full story
 1/29/1999
Vesicular Stomatitis Virus Update  *
Colorado reported one new vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) investigation during the week ending Jan. 8, 1999. This new investigation and one investigation formerly pending were both negative. One formerly positive premises located in Larimer County was released from quarantine. Four VSV premises remain under quarantine in Colorado, all located in Larimer ... Read full story
 1/8/1999
VS Update -- 12/24//98  *
Colorado reported no new VS investigations during the week ending December 24, 1998. Two formerly VS positive premises were released from quarantine, one each in Larimer and Weld counties. Five positive VS premises remain under quarantine in Colorado, all of which are located in Larimer county and all involve equine. This update reflects only the ... Read full story
 12/31/1998
VS Update 11/21/98  *
The news on the VS outbreak is good according to the USDA. As of November 21, 1997, Utah had four counties with positive cases of VS, Colorado had seven counties, Arizona had one county, and New Mexico had four counties. For a complete map of the states affected by VS go to USDA's APHIS Web site at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/ep/. For state-by-state ... Read full story
 11/30/1998
VS Update -- 11/13/98  *
Colorado reported one new VS investigation during the week ending November 13, 1998, which was positive. The positive premises was located in Larimer County. No additional positive premises were found. Ten premises formerly positive for VS were released from quarantine. Five of these premises were located in Larimer County, two each in Boulder and ... Read full story
 11/20/1998
VS Update As Of 10/30/98   *
Colorado reported two new investigations during the week ending October 30, 1998, both of which are pending. Six formerly VS infected premises were removed from quarantine, four of these were located in Weld County and one each in Boulder and Jefferson Counties. This brings the total number of VS positive premises under quarantine in Colorado to 66. ... Read full story
 11/6/1998
VS Update As Of 10/16/98   *
Colorado reported eight new investigations during the week ending October 16, 1998, of which three were VSV positive premises. Two of these premises were located in Larimer County and one in Weld County. Five formerly VSV positive premises were released from quarantine during this period. This brings the total of VSV quarantined premises in Colorado ... Read full story
 10/30/1998
VS Update As Of 10/09/98   *
Colorado reported nine new investigations during the week ending October 9, 1998, of which five were VSV positive premises. In addition, four previous investigations were reported VSV positive premises. These nine premises were located four each in Larimer and Weld Counties, and one in Boulder County. Six formerly VSV positive premises were released ... Read full story
 10/16/1998
VS Update 10/05/98  *
As of October 5, 1998, Arizona has been removed from Kentucky's list of embargoed states. Arizona was removed based on information received from the Arizona State Veterinarian's Office and the USDA indicating that Arizona is no longer experiencing active cases of Vesicular Stomatitis and that there are no active investigations. In addition, the lesions ... Read full story
 10/9/1998
VS Update 10/06/98  *
Arizona reported no new VS investigations during the week ending October 2, 1998, and one pending case was negative. Arizona has no premises under quarantine for VS. Colorado reported 11 new investigations during the week, of which two were VS positive premises. In addition, five cases pending the previous week were VS positive premises. Four of ... Read full story
 10/9/1998
VS Update 9/08/98   *
Arizona reported no changes in its status during the week ending September 4, 1998. Two VSV positive premises remain under quarantine. Colorado reported eighteen new VSV investigations during this period, nine of which were VSV positive premises. Three new positive premises are located in Larimer County, two in Jefferson County, and one each in Adams, ... Read full story
 9/11/1998
VS Update 7/28/98   *
Colorado became a case positive state on July 23, 1998, with the isolation of VSV, Indiana strain, from a horse on a premises located in Boulder County. Nine additional investigations were reported, six of which were positive for VSV. There were two positive premises in Boulder County and four positive premises in Weld County. One of the positive premises ... Read full story
 7/31/1998
New Mexico Announces Detection Of Vesicular Stomatitis   *
As of May 18, two horses in New Mexico have been diagnosed with vesticular stomatitis (VS). The virus (Indiana type) was isolated from one horse on a premises in Otero County, New Mexico. Another horse on the same premises was serologically positive. Both horses were showing clinical signs of VS. The Office of International Epizootics has been notified. ... Read full story
 5/23/1998
VSV Might Be Useful For Humans   *
Yale University lab researchers recently modified the vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) to kill HIV-infected human cells. Even better, the human VSV left the human cells unharmed. Such a treatment might swiftly stop HIV progression in a person, according to John Rose, Ph.D., study co-author. Human trials will proceed if VSV tests underway in monkeys ... Read full story
 4/3/1998
VS Update 12/19/97  *
The good news continues for the second week of December concerning vesicular stomatitis. The USDA expects that by mid-January the last premises on which VS appeared will be released from quarantine. For a complete map of states with positive cases of VS (Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico) go to the USDA's Internet site at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/ep/. ... Read full story
 12/19/1997
VS Update 11/21/97  *
As of November 14, 1997, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico still have positive cases of vesicular stomatitis. Utah has four counties with positive cases, Colorado has ten, New Mexico has four, and Arizona has one. For a complete listing of transportation regulations resulting from the vesicular stomatitis outbreak, see the VS regulations page ... Read full story
 11/21/1997
AHC Convention 1997  *
Welfare. Regulation. Legislation. Disease prevention. These are the issues facing horse owners at all levels, and these are the issues that the American Horse Council tackled at its annual convention. These items not only affect horse owners on local and state levels, but nationally and internationally as well, whether you realize it or not. When ... Read full story
 8/1/1997




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